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Wilhelm Reich, known for his work on orgone energy, believed in its potential to manipulate weather phenomena. Constructed in the 1950s, his Cloudbuster device aimed to induce rainfall by focusing orgone energy. Although he reported successes, opposition arose from skeptics and systematic legal challenges from the FDA, which ultimately led to restrictions on his work. Reich’s pursuits culminated in legal battles and the destruction of his research, showcasing a stark clash between scientific innovation and regulatory scrutiny.